The festival, which takes place in winter and late in the award season, has, in recent years, been somewhat overshadowed by its sister events in Cannes and Venice.
Category: Cannes International Film Festival
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France’s Oscars Pick Is an Acclaimed Iranian Film Snubbed by Iran
“It Was Just an Accident,” the Palme d’Or winner, will be eligible for best international feature. Its director criticized the selection process by nondemocratic countries.
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Last Year’s Cannes Winners Won Big at Oscars. Can the 2025 Crop Do the Same?
The most likely movies to grab academy voters are “Un Simple Accident,” “Sentimental Value” and “Nouvelle Vague.” But none are primarily in English.
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‘Un Simple Accident’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival
The film, “Un Simple Accident,” was directed by Jafar Panahi, a longtime festival favorite. The award capped a contest that was widely seen as the strongest in years.
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‘Un Simple Accident’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival
The film, “Un Simple Accident,” was directed by Jafar Panahi, a longtime festival favorite. The award capped a contest that was widely seen as the strongest in years.
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15 Unforgettable Looks From Cannes 2025: Rihanna, Dakota Johnson and More
Three-dimensional gowns, thigh-high men’s boots, adult-size bibs and more.
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At Cannes, Sneaky Period Pieces and Film Lovers’ Delights Rule the Screen
Movies from China, Brazil, Iran and elsewhere prove that there’s so much more to cinema than Hollywood would have us believe.
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If This Movie Wins the Palme d’Or, It Will Extend a Staggering Streak
The distributor Neon has been on a run at the Cannes Film Festival, and it has three movies, including “Sentimental Value,” considered front-runners.
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The Etiquette of Touching a Stranger
A tense exchange between the actor Denzel Washington and a photographer at Cannes is raising questions about laying hands on someone you don’t know.
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Scarlett Johansson Makes Her Debut as Director of ‘Eleanor the Great’
The star came across the script for “Eleanor the Great,” already starring June Squibb, and instantly realized, “I know how to make it.” Now she wants to direct again.
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At Cannes, Can You Trust the Length of a Standing Ovation?
The applause at premieres like “Mission: Impossible” or “The History of Sound” is often timed and reported breathlessly. But there’s more to the story.
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How Do You Follow One of the Craziest Cannes Movies Ever?
Julia Ducournau, who won the Palme d’Or for “Titane,” returns with the body-horror tale “Alpha.” The critical reception has not been kind.